Ascent GORE-TEX Shoe from Sitka

Sitka is well known for hunting clothing and their short-lived military line. They just expanded their lineup with footwear, launching the Ascent GORE-TEX. Like the name of the shoe says, they feature GORE-TEX Invisible Fit construction. Additionally, the Molded EVA midsole with TPU reinforcers cushions and stabilizes the foot. There are also TPU heel and…

PELE STRIKE 2026 Strengthens Army Military Intelligence Readiness in Hawaii

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — The Western Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center wrapped up PELE STRIKE 2026, its premier annual intelligence discipline certification event, after two weeks of joint training designed to test, validate, and strengthen critical military intelligence capabilities at Area X-Ray on Schofield Barracks. The exercise centered on certifying Soldiers from the 368th Military…

Owl Cyber Defense Launches XD Air 6: Portable Kiosk Catches Zero-Day Threats Signature-Based Tools Miss

XD Air 6, a rugged kiosk built to perform where standard hardware doesn’t hold up, empowers government agencies to evaluate file safety faster, using a known-good approach. COLUMBIA, MD, August 12, 2026 – Owl Cyber Defense®, a global market leader in hardware-enforced cross domain and data diode network security solutions, today announced the launch of…

Rheinmetall Successfully Demonstrates Launch of the FV-014 Loitering Munition System from Containerized Missile Launcher

Rheinmetall has successfully launched its FV-014 loitering munition system from the Containerized Missile Launcher, a modular multi launcher for guided missiles and loitering munitions. Both the Containerized Missile Launcher and the FV-014 loitering munition system are in-house developments. The product demonstration took place in July 2026 at the National Test Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems…

Cana Provisions Expands to Europe and the United Kingdom with Two New International Distributors

Huntsville, AL — August 14, 2026 – Cana Provisions today announced its expansion into the European and UK markets through partnerships with two established tactical distributors: Gear Town in the Netherlands and Tactical Kit in the United Kingdom. The move brings much of the Cana Provisions product line directly to civilians, law enforcements, and military…

Beyond the Base Vehicle: How Polaris is Building a Mission-Ready MRZR D Ecosystem for NATO

Five configurable mission kits transform the diesel-powered MRZR D from a capable light tactical vehicle into a fully tailored operational platform – covering everything from encrypted radio integration to road-legal compliance. Polaris Government & Defense  |  NSPA Programme When NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency set out to equip member nations with a next-generation light tactical…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Siege-R Optimized Vest

The SIEGE-R OPTIMIZED VEST is one of FirstSpear’s most proven platforms, built for users who require armor protection and expanded load-carrying capability without the excessive bulk of traditional load-bearing systems. Utilizing the proven form, fit, and function of the original Siege-R and integrated with the performance-enhancing properties of 6/12™ and Tubes™ technology, the SIEGE-R OPTIMIZED…

US Army Announces Vendors for Infantry Last Tactical Mile Operations

DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. – Today, the U.S. Army announced the selection of six vendors for the Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative, a key effort within our mission autonomy portfolio to modernize infantry support for Soldiers on the battlefield. “This project will deliver production-ready prototype autonomous systems supporting manned close combat formations through rapidly deployable logistical…

HII/MetalCraft Marine Autonomous ROMULUS USV with HII Autonomy Successfully Passed a Critical DoW Test

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 — HII (NYSE: HII) announced that the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has officially recognized the successful completion of the company’s Production-Ready, Inexpensive, Maritime Expeditionary (PRIME) prototype project, featuring the Watcher small Unmanned Surface Vessel (sUSV), which is based on HII’s ROMULUS-25 Unmanned Surface Vessel and powered by HII’s Odyssey…